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T J Tulley wrote:64-bit edition Is this relevant for me? Are there significant improvements relative to the 32-bit version?

No, not significant. Some people say it seems more peppier, more responsive. Personally I found a much greater improvement after installing the KDE version (I'm using it now). If you have 4Gb+ of memory you would see advantages but for most users 32-bit is plenty good enough.

Sometimes your hardware will decide for you. With the Mint 6 32-bit live CD, my computer rolled over on its side, kicked a couple of times, and died. I had to use "compatibility mode" to resuscitate my machine long enough to get an installation done. Once installed, everything was pretty much smooth sailing.

When the 64-bit version of Mint 6 was released, I ran the RC live CD with absolutely no problems whatsoever. I then installed the final version with the same flawless result. Did I need 64-bit? No, but my machine certainly did. As an aside, I can tell there is a slight enhancement in my video playback. My experiences with 64-bit have been extremely positive. Hopefully, if you need 64-bit, yours will be as well.

I have also had a pretty flawless experience with 64-bit Mint during both install and everyday use. There are little things such as 64-bit flash flaking in Firefox occasionally and certain software will reject your machine entirely but that is due to system architecture, not operating system.